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Illinois Football hires a new offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, a new COVID variant appears in Colorado, the Illinois minimum wage increases, and more. Hosted by Barrett Wynn Stories by Jackson Janes, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, Justin Malone, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

A shooting in Champaign, The House of Representatives votes to overturn the President's veto, Holiday travel spikes across the country, Illinois Men's Basketball in the top 25, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Trump signs the COVID stimulus bill, the perpetrator of the Nashville bombing is announced, the EU begins a vaccination campaign, Illinois wins against Indiana, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anne McKeown, Barrett Wynn, Emily Crawford, Justin Malone, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Champaign-Urbana mass transit updates, Covid-relief package, Presidential pardons, Moderna approval in Canada, and men's basketball game results. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Jane Knight, Anne McKeown, and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout

The U.S. Surgeon General visits Chicago, the Illinois Women's Basketball game is delayed, Biden picks his Secretary of Education, and more. Hosted by Barrett Wynn Stories by Jackson Janes, Barrett Wynn, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

U.S. Senate passes the COVID-19 Relief Bill, The University of Illinois is to receive its first shipment of vaccines, The state of Illinois announced millions of dollars in community grants, A mutated strain of the coronavirus causes new travel restrictions in Europe, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Tori Gellman, Mac Dudley, Anne McKeown, Justin Malone, and Tara Mobasher Music by Box...

A new coach for Illini football, a stimulus package in Congress, a second vaccine from Moderna, updates on the Russian hack of the US government, and more Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Jackson Janes, Reese Armstrong, Tara Mobasher, Jane Knight, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

First coronavirus vaccines for Carle Hospital, discovery of a new drug for Cystic Fibrosis, FDA assessment of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine, increasing US unemployment rates, and Russia's new restrictions regarding future Olympics and World Championships. Hosted by Tori Gellman Music by Boxout

Changes to on-campus testing, state budget cuts, vaccine dispersal in Illinois, President-Elect Biden's newest nominees, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone, Stories by Emma Boone, Mac Dudley, Reese Armstrong, Anne McKeown, and Barrett Wynn Music by Boxout

Campus testing processes its millionth test, the FDA evaluates a second vaccine formula, McConnell acknowledges Biden's victory, and Illini Basketball wins 92-65. Hosted by Barrett Wynn Stories by Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, Barrett Wynn, Jane Knight, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Covid-19 vaccines arrive in Illinois, Governor Pritzker announces a partnership with Aldi for SNAP recipients, the Electoral College finishes counting votes in the presidential election, Attorney General William Barr steps down, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Jackson Janes, Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, and Tori Gellman Music by Boxout

Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine begins today, Lovie Smith is fired as head coach for the Illini football team, Sarah Fuller makes history as the first woman to score in a Power Five conference game, free parking is available downtown, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Jane Knight, Jackson Janes, Tara Mobasher, Anne McKeown, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

Big Ten academic honorees announced, a record number of daily Covid cases, an increase in American unemployment rates, FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine, Morocco-Israel relations, and the results of last night's Women's basketball game. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Emma Boone, Josie Alameda, Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Justin Malone, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Small business incentive program opens in Champaign, Krannert Art Museum plans Andean art exhibit, Anti-trust suit filed against Facebook, Canada approves a COVID-19 vaccine, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Jackson Janes, Mac Dudley, Emma Boone, Anne McKeown, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

Illinois Basketball beats Duke 83-68, COVID vaccinations begin in England, the Biden Administration announces a pick for Secretary of Defense, and Chuck Yeager passes away. Hosted by Barrett Wynn Stories by Jackson Janes, Justin Malone, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

Apartment fire in Champaign, University of Illinois' new age-friendly initiative, Governor J.B. Pritzker continues his Covid-19 updates, new health-care professionals in government, and Bob Dylan's catalog moves to Universal Music Publishing Group. Hosted by Tori Gellman Music by Boxout

UIUC moves forward from old mascot, DACA is reinstated, US troops are moved out of Somalia, new U of I COVID test tubes, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, Jane Knight, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Improvements to the campus observatory, a fire at a local apartment complex, Covid-19 updates, former U.S. presidents set to take Covid vaccine first, and peace negotiations in Afghanistan. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Mac Dudley, Emma Boone, Josie Alameda, Anne McKeown, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

UIUC switches to text message notification for positive COVID-19 tests, Pfizer's vaccine approved in the UK, CDC reduces recommended quarantine length, two losses for Illini basketball, and more Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Mac Dudley, Justin Malone, Tara Mobasher, Anne McKeown, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

COVID-19 Updates, Cyber Monday sets retail records, and the Arecibo Observatory Telescope collapses. Hosted by Barrett Wynn Stories by Jackson Janes, Jane Knight, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, and Tori Gellman Music by Boxout

Changes in the University of Illinois' testing schedule, CDC warns of COVID spike after the holidays, Moderna applies for FDA approval of their vaccine, President-Elect Joe Biden continues to grow his cabinet and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout

Reservations needed to access the ARC, the Trump administration continues to call for the recount of votes, Iran's top nuclear scientist is assassinated, Somi Kakoma debuts her experimental short film, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anne McKeown, Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

MTD to keep reduced service throughout the winter, several utility companies suspend disconnections throughout the winter, IDPH recommends staying home for the holidays, an Illini blowout, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Mac Dudley, Emily Crawford, Josie Alameda, Salem Isaf, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

UIUC professors are named AAAS Fellows, Pennsylvania certifies its election results, the stock market surges to record-breaking heights, and Joe Biden nominates a Treasury Secretary. Hosted by Barrett Wynn Stories by Josie Alameda, Barrett Wynn, Tori Gellman, and Justin Malone. Music by Boxout

AstraZeneca announces a new vaccine, the University of Illinois kicks off homecoming festivities, presidential election results are verified in key swing states, President-Elect Joe Biden unveils his cabinet picks and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Tori Gellman, Mac Dudley, Justin Malone, Tara Mobasher and Barrett Wynn. Music by Boxout